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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Cadillac Converj: Luxury, power and exclusive soon in production

Cadillac Converj: Luxury, power and exclusive soon in production




During the presentation of the concept car Cadillac Converj in 2009, the luxury division of GM had seduced almost everyone, the coupe with this mid-range modern looking and successful. Unfortunately few months later its presentation and announcement of start of production, the crisis of the period forces, everything was stopped and the coupe had taken the direction to the garage of GM.







Since two years, there was talk of a possible return, of a possible abandonment of the project and finally Converj Cadillac seems to have received an agreement substantially to production for 2013-2014. For several reasons, the need of Cadillac who returns seriously in Europe next year with a coupe below the beautiful and powerful CTS Coupe still more than 4.80 m who plays in the premium compact category also.


 The need to lower the mix of consolidated with a car manufacturer to mechanics less energy is also of importance with in focus,
While still far but the standard of 2025 which will require fleets of US companies an average of 54.5 mpg. The other imperative is financial and concerns the amortization of investments related investments that to Volt that will not be recouped long time before if sales continue at the same pace as at present. Thus, in dispatch technology Volt on several GM models of the rangewe multiply the chances to amortize faster the technology platform and electric range extender.

Thus the coupe Converj should propose one or two versions thermal engine 1.6 T or 2.0 T but also the big thing will be the motorization to the way Volt but with a new powertrain of new generation "1.5 L Voltec" which should be much more ^ to punch, of power and dynamism that the basic motorization for the Volt / Ampera. The final version of the Converj (as well as its commercial name) should appear beginning of 2013 before being put on the market with the year 2014. A nice car that can not wait to see on the road ...